Illinois 99th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 5641 — MEDICAID-VENDOR ACCREDITATION

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. In a provision concerning orthotic and prosthetic devices and durable medical equipment, provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall adjust the useful life expectancy of eligible orthotic and prosthetic devices and durable medical equipment to 5 years. Requires the Department to require by rule all vendors of durable medical equipment to be accredited by an accreditation organization approved by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and recognized by the Department. Provides that no later than 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Department shall file proposed rules in accordance with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to implement this requirement. Provides that no later than 15 months after the effective date of the rule, all vendors must meet the accreditation requirement. Provides that the Department may contract with a third-party vendor to audit eligible durable medical equipment suppliers.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  4. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  5. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Appropriations-Human Services Committee

  6. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  7. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Patricia R. Bellock

  8. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Appropriations-Human Services Committee

  9. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  10. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Patricia R. Bellock

  11. Assigned to Appropriations-Human Services Committee

  12. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Margo McDermed

  13. Referred to Rules Committee

  14. First Reading

  15. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Patricia R. Bellock

Sponsors

  • Patricia R. Bellock · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Patricia R. Bellock

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5641 do?
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. In a provision concerning orthotic and prosthetic devices and durable medical equipment, provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall adjust the useful life expectancy of eligible orthotic and prosthetic devices and durable medical equipment to 5 years. Requires the Department to require by rule all vendors of durable medical equipment to be accredited by an accreditation organization approved by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and recognized by the Department. Provides that no later than 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Department shall file proposed rules in accordance with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to implement this requirement. Provides that no later than 15 months after the effective date of the rule, all vendors must meet the accreditation requirement. Provides that the Department may contract with a third-party vendor to audit eligible durable medical equipment suppliers.
Who sponsors HB 5641?
HB 5641 is sponsored by Patricia R. Bellock.
What is the current status of HB 5641?
This bill died with 99th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 5641?
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